Distribution Line Coordinator - Principle

American Electric Power • New Haven, IN

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About The Position

Responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing engineered and non-engineered jobs for the distribution line and service workforce. The role combines available personnel and equipment resources to ensure jobs are completed in a timely and efficient manner. This posting is for the Principle level, which requires at least 10 years of relevant experience, including prior supervisory experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 10 years of experience in distribution line or distribution engineering, or equivalent related experience, including previous supervisory experience.
• Good working knowledge of distribution operations activities.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal professionally with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Investigate damage complaints, prepare reports detailing findings, and recommend resolutions. Complaints may concern service quality, high or low voltage, or landscape damage caused by company equipment or personnel.
• Assist with prechecking jobs and customer contacts, and coordinate with stores, distribution crews, and applicable supervision to secure and provide necessary tools and equipment.
• Support technical training needs and coordinate training with technical trainers when needed.
• Conduct distribution line training as needed.
• Inspect and test distribution line tools and equipment.
• Promote and enforce the Company's Accident Prevention, Safety and Health Programs.
• Assist line crews on jobs as required, including work-area protection and ground-worker assistance.
• Support storm restoration efforts, which may be outside the employee's normal work schedule and location, and work extended or irregular hours during major restoration events.
• Support service restoration activities and perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• AEP describes its benefits package as comprehensive and intended to support and enhance employees' overall well-being; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED